Miss Elsie Snow leaves on two week sightsee trip
Local notes report Miss Elsie Snow departed yesterday for Spearfish to join a party of young women for a Black Hills sightseer trip. Other travels include Miss Bessie Rush Miss Hthel Tob in and Miss Ella Rohle visiting Redfield at Miss Rush's aunt Mrs H N Carlson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Snow
Spearfish
Black Hills
Bessie Rush
Hthel Tobin
Ella Rohle
Redfield
M. C. Corbett
Mason City
Ama Ross
Boise
Idaho
A. L. Cobb
Mitchell Boosters Promote Water Carnival at Corn Palace
The Mitchell crowd touts a water carnival at the Corn Palace with strong local press support. Mayor Wills throws the first ball in the Lane game while O L Branson speaks at the ball grounds inviting Woonsocket to join the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Boosters
Wills
Lane
Than
O. L. Branson
Woonsocket
Corn Palace
New Trial Granted In $30,000 Will Case
South Dakota supreme court grants a new trial in the will contest over the $30,000 estate of James Golder, pioneer resident of Tripp county. Plaintiffs Ellen Johnson and Marguerite Golder allege undue influence fraud and incompetency, claiming interested parties influenced Golder and he was then incompetent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colone
S. C
State Supreme Court
James Golder
Tripp County
Ellen Johnson
Marguerite Golder
Jower Court
Golder
Burns Alfalfa to Get Hoppers
A dense, costly fire east of the city burned fifty acres of alfalfa to combat a grasshopper infestation. Suburban Acreage Co. set the burn after cutting and drying the alfalfa to destroy hoppers and eggs, aiming to curb spread and protect next year’s crop. The field will be dragged before winter to exposed remaining eggs and reduce future pest pressure. Authorities monitor for further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Fall River Men Get Jail Terms in Edgemont Burglaries
Three Fall River county men pleaded guilty in the circuit court at Fall River to burglaries in Edgemont. George Cross received one year in the state penitentiary for burglarizing Colgan’s store. J G Wyatt also got one year for burglarizing a drug store. William Garland was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for operating a veterinary business without a state license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Edgemont
Burns Alfalfa Guide
Crop reports show favorable conditions across rail territory
Crop reports from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway describe a week ending July 15 with satisfactory conditions. Corn is three weeks ahead of last year while wheat shows improvement after generous rains. Small grains progress is satisfactory and harvesting of winter grains is general north of the Iowa Minnesota line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Coughlin
Avon
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Chiacgo, Xilwaukee and
St. Paul
Iowa
Ortonville
Aberdeen
St. Paul’s
Llowa-Minnesota
South Dakota
Circus Bandit Still At Large
A lone bandit robbed Tru si Wright clothing store during the Ringling Bros parade. The assailant demanded the cash register, escaping with about 175 dollars as workers and crowds watched. Police have a description, but no capture yet. alerts were sent to other towns hosting circus exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trusi Wright
Ringling Bros
Truli Wright
Wright
Wei
Babies Feature for State Fair Promotes Better Babies Contest
South Dakota State Fair announces a Better Babies contest for ages 1 to 3 with Sterling silver cups for top scores. Entry details available from Secretary Mellvaine in Huron, focusing on educational value and human development. The fair runs September 11 12 18 14 15, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tluron
South Da‘Kote
Mellvaine
Huron
South Dakota
Library Gifts Boost Local Periodical Collection
The city library reports gifts of magazines and books from donors including Mrs. J A Williams and W R Ronald as it prepares periodicals for binding. New purchases cover biographies, industry, education and juvenile titles. 872 home readings were recorded last week with 31 percent juveniles. Vacation lending rules will ease book access for readers traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williams
JT. Coxe
Laura Lindley
D. Charlesworth
Ida Loomer
S. G. Boyce
W. R Ronald
Worker survives fall from pole after live wire shock
A company employee is slowly recovering from injuries after being thrown from the top of an electric light pole when he touched a live wire. Two ribs were broken and other injuries were sustained, but he is expected to fully recover shortly. The escape from instant death was narrow.
One Drunk Among Mitchell Circus Day Arrests
Mitchell enjoyed a notably quiet show day as Ringling Bros visits town with Mayor Wells enforcing a dry policy and banning pool halls. An electrician with the circus was the sole drunk arrested, while thefts were limited to a few suitcases and bags from cars and no burglaries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Mitchell
J. N. Wells
Trusi- Wright
Local Crops Improve as Rust and Hail Hit Areas
Mitchell resident S. B. Morris returns from Redfield noting crops near Mitchell are better than elsewhere in the county. Rust damage limited but persistent. hail harms grain around Frankfort, while corn and oats show good yields. Wheat acreage down but stands strong. Morris believes local crops slightly exceed northern yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. BE. Morris
Redfield
Morris
Prankfort
Morrris
Lease of School Lands for Agricultural Purposes in Davison County
Notice of public lease offering for several tracts of Common School land in Davison County on September 5. Locations include multiple sections in townships 101 to 108 and ranges 60 to 62. Bids accepted at the Davison County Court House between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Fred Hoepperle of School and Public Lands issues the notice from Pierre on June 29, 1516.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Said County
Pierre
S. J
Fred Hoepperle
Notice of hearing partition for letters of administration
Lena Wilkinson filed a petition for letters of administration of Walter H. Wilkinson deceased. The hearing is set for July 26 1916 at 2 o clock p m in Mitchell South Dakota Davison County Court in the courthouse. Any interested person may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell SD July 10 1916 Judge O T Thompson County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter TH. Wilkinson
Notich
Lena Wilkinson
Walter HW. Wilkinson
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
Thompson
Impure Foods Under Scrutiny In South Dakota
South Dakota state food and drug inspectors crackdown on insanitary meat markets and unclean baker shops. Stratford and Redfield vendors fined for filthy slaughterhouses, Garretson baker fined for dirty shop, Redfield restaurant cited for unsanitary conditions. Inspectors also warn on rotten produce and eggs, noting improvements in overall market quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
State Food and Drug Department
Stratford
Aberdeen
Redfield
Sioux
Garretson
Highmore
Peever
Parkston
Bridgewieter
Sanborn Ditches Drain Large Farm Areas in County
Sambo county commissioners move to five drainage projects to reclaim thousands of acres of wet farm land. The principal plan runs through Silver Creek township, costing about 258000 paid by benefiting farmers, with a total fall over twenty feet. Aims to drain a lake south of Artesian for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambo
County
Nove
Silver Creek
Black Hills Crops Show Strong Growth and Prospects
Belle Moureche reports crop conditions are unusually strong with timely rains aiding alfalfa and hay. In irrigated areas small grains are abundant, while dry farming districts using modern methods expect benefits. A 560 acre sugar beet trial exceeds expectations and a 19,000 acre plantings for next year plus a sugar beet factory are now virtually assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Moureche
S.whall
Sheriff’s sale notice in Davison County South Dakota
In Davison County circuit court Fred Peterson sues J A Stransky. By execution court orders sale of Stransky property Lots 16 and 17, Block 3 Robert Wilkinson Addition Mitchell. Sale set Aug 2, 1916 at 2 pm at Mitchell courthouse front door for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Fred Peterson
J. A. Stransky
Clark’s
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
South Paketa
Davison
Fred ‘Peterson
Robert Wilkinson
Mitchell
Owens
Punty of
Maleeta
I W W Given A New Meaning In A Town Raid
Five Industrial Workers of the World members were arrested after a confrontation with locals who alleged robbery against harvest bound travelers. George Robson received jail time and fines for weapon violations while others faced firearm charges. The case was heard by Judge W. M. Herbert with memory issues noted among witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weise
Mderwont
Owens Jand
L. H. Nedrow
Pochontas
Faulkton
Celestine Burns
George
Case
George McKay
Washington
McKay
Meckay
State Bar Association
Mitchell Country Club
Wilks
Widmann
William Marshall
Ethel Mitchell
Gann Valley
Olive Marshall
Ed. Mundform
C. S. Osgood
W. D. McCormick
First Presbyterian Church
Henryville
Ind
E. Stiles
New Rockford
N. D
C. B. Wells
Melitta Brandhuber
Lyle Branch
Pierre
Mr. Branch
Fulton
Tinth Thorneh
Sioux City
Mitchell
Sumer
I. W. W. Variety
W. A. Catstenson
Fb. i. Chase
George Robson
Industrial Workers of the World
Harvesters
W. M. Herbert
Rothsuth
Herbert
Lauritz Miller
W. W
Robson
Late wheat at risk from rust and blight in South Dakota
Wheat in northern South Dakota shows damage from rust and blight as experts visit fields near Aberdeen. Reports vary on extent, with some predicting 40 to 60 percent loss in worst cases though analysts contest the rust diagnosis. Winter wheat seems safe, but late sown spring wheat faces severe trouble. overall yields remain strong despite local damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
South Dakota
J. J. McCaull
McCaull-Dinsmore Grain Company
Minneapolis
Frank Crosby
Crosby Milling Company
McCaull
J. G. McGonnell
Lincoln & Boyd
Lyon Bros
A. W. Trask
McCaulil-Dinsmore Company
State Agricultural College
State Veterinarians Meet at Madison
Delegates from Sioux City Sioux Falls Water town Salem Mitchell and other towns attended the annual convention of the state veterinary association held in Lake Madison for two days. Addresses covered topics of special interest to veterinarians and the reports indicated a prosperous association with growing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Madison
S. J
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Salem
Mitchell
State Veterinary Association
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Mrs. Doering
J A. Witzel
Mhthan
Sperlacoon, Wash
Tacoma
O. W. Dean
S. M. Grunland
S. B. Morris
Stedfield
W. S. Bruell
Miedfield
Bruell
Green
Nebraska
J. S. Barnes
White Lake
City
O. S. Close
Charles F. Townson
Yankton
Ben
French
Letsney
Bernard Heying
Trans
Erintendent
Hastings & Dakota
Milwaukee Road
Robert
A. L. Rozum
Mitchell Commercial Club
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
K. Is. Stair
Florence Johnston
Twin Cities
Samuel A. Ramsey
Woonscrt
Louise Sypal
Chamberlain
GC. A. Webber
Oise
James Hanskutt
Armour
Oscar Bertelsen
Parker
Canata
St. Joseph's Hospital
J. P. Jenkins
Dakota Wesleyan
San Jose
Calif
College of the Pacific
John L. Seaton
J. A. Grace
Grand Forks
N. C
Metcalf
Minnesota
Charles W. Miller
Wessington Springs
William Morse
Maria F. Minty
Freeman
Artesian
Hitchcock Park
Elsworth Truex
A. A. Truax
Do. W. Reeve
Platteville, Wis
Herbert Allen
Howard
The
Phreno-Cosmian
W. J. Stone
Donald and
Dorothy
Winnetka, Ti
George Doane
Kadoka
Pattee
Kaley
Bessie Cobb
L. A. Stout
Methodist Sdpiscopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woonsocket Times
Weaeueft
Aya
Burns Alfalfa
Pierre Company
Deralth
Fall River
Circus
Lone Robbber
Srulle Wright Clothing Store
Nop
Day
NID
Oakley
Oo Pater
Sanborn
Sheriees
Madison
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